IN A SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS, ONE CONTESTANT MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS FROM THE KITCHEN, ON ABC'S "THE TASTE"

Vegetables Take Center Stage when Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Guest Judges a Vegetarian Challenge

"Go Green" - The heat in the kitchen is definitely on as the remaining nine competitors continue to fight to stay in "The Taste" kitchen one more week. But in a shocking and unexpected turn of events, one cook decides to mysteriously leave the competition, leaving everyone wondering what happened.

With this week's challenge centered on vegetarian cooking, some mentors are taken out of their comfort zone as the teams create dishes inspired by things like curry and pasta when Chef Yotam Ottolenghi guest judges, on "The Taste" THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"The Taste" features no-holds barred Chef Anthony Bourdain, British food star Nigella Lawson, expert chef/author Ludo Lefebvre, and joining "The Taste" this season, chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. It is from Kinetic Content and is executive-produced by Chris Coelen, Matilda Zoltowski, Emma Conway, Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson and Brian Smith who is the director.

"The Taste" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.

For more information on "The Taste," visit ABC.com/The Taste.